There is enough to eat and if you keep the healthy fats high, proteins medium, and refined carbs low you will not actually be so hungry because your body will always have body fat to burn. That is a result of the low insulin levels. No constant glucose reduction emergencies. I have been doing LCHF for 13 weeks now.

Refined carbohydrates, or refined carbs, are grain products that have been processed by a food manufacturer so that the whole grain is no longer intact. The refining or milling process removes dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. If the nutrients are added back in, the refined grains or refined carbohydrates are called enriched grains.

White rice, instant oatmeal, most pancake and waffle mixes and most desserts can be considered refined carbs because they are or are made with refined grains and may contain added sugar. Sweeteners such as table sugar, honey, agave, corn syrup, molasses, maple syrup and brown sugar are also considered refined carbs.

Refined carbs also increase blood triglyceride levels. This is a risk factor for both heart disease and type 2 diabetes (28, 29, 30, 31). One study in Chinese adults showed that over 85% of the total carbohydrate intake came from refined carbs, mainly white rice and refined wheat products .

Examples of refined carbs Refined Breads. Many of the breads found on grocery store shelves are considered refined carbohydrates. These breads are often made from enriched and bleached flours, and these flours are typically listed as the first or second ingredient on the nutrition label.